After the Tuesday NFL trade deadline passed, the league finally heard from one of the deadline's most sought-after targets.
Multiple teams inquired about the availability
of Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, including the Denver Broncos. Amid trade rumors that swirled and peaked around Sunday of Week 9, the New York Giants, one of the other aggressive suitors for Taylor's services, pulled a multi-pick package for the 27-year-old running back, effectively closing the door on a potential trade.Taylor made his first appearance since the trade deadline and spoke about the rumors publicly on Thursday.
"That's way above my pay grade," Taylor said. "Those are some hard decisions that you have to make. I'm glad I don't have to make those
decisions. I'm glad I just have to come in here, make sure I have my best each and every single day for my coaches and my teammates. So I would hate to be in that situation. I would hate to be in that situation. I know that they have a vision and a plan for it, and right now, we just gotta execute."
Just In: Colts RB Jonathan Taylor speaks on staying in Indy despite swirling trade speculation leading up to the deadline. pic.twitter.com/rW8O9IJzAu
— WISH-TV News (@WISHNews8) November 12, 2026
You can see Taylor's full comments on the situation below.
#Colts RB Jonathan Taylor hits the podium here on Thursday. @WTHRcom pic.twitter.com/uPSA8riuyo
— Dominic Miranda (@DomMirandaTV) November 12, 2026
Taylor and the Colts will certainly be a situation to watch as the offseason nears, but for now, the situation has resolved itself. Every team involved has gone its separate way, and it's time to move forward to Week 10 and beyond.
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